17 Products You Can Buy on Amazon That Parents of Picky Eaters Say Are Genius
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Does your little one boycott, well, just about anything you serve him? Or maybe he rejects the whole meal if — gasp — the broccoli and the chicken are touching? Hate to break it to you, but you may have a picky eater on your hands.
There are a lot of reasons why babies and toddlers might be picky. Sometimes it’s just your kid trying to assert control (classic toddler!), or maybe he’s hypersensitive to certain tastes or textures. No matter the reason, the result can be endlessly frustrating: showdowns over supper, tons of wasted food and sleepless nights worrying about whether your kid is getting enough to eat.
There’s no one single way that helps kids get over their picky eating. But many parents of picky kids swear by special plates, utensils and other gadgets to help make mealtimes easier and more enticing.
Looking for specific ideas? Try these parent-endorsed items from Amazon. Not only are they total game-changers, but they are all available with Prime shipping for near-instant gratification. Soon you’ll actually look forward to dinner time with your littles.
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A plate that turns dinnertime into playtime
Genuine Fred Dinner Winner Enchanted Forest Kids' Dinner Tray
If your little one responds well to games and challenges, try this fun divided dinner tray. As your child travels through the enchanted forest on this plate, he’ll hop from food to food — nothing ever touching. Challenge him to try just a single bite from each of the eight sections on the plate. At the end of the maze is a box where you can hide a treat, like a small dessert, toy or another surprise. He’ll be excited to play every mealtime! Plus, the tray is dishwasher safe for easy cleanup.
Recommended age: 3 years and up
Dimensions: 8.5 x 8.5 x 1 inches
Material: BPA-free melamine
Parent review:
“Ever since I got this plate, I have gotten him to eat everything!! Even the "no! I hate deez things" get eaten. Whoever invented this "game plate", the "hidden prize box" at the end was BRILLIANT!”
A spinning plate that helps kids choose the next bite
SpinMeal Plate
Fill each compartment on this plate with an array of foods — some “safe,” others more adventurous — then let your child spin the wheel. There’s only one rule: Whatever it lands on, he has to try at least one bite. Happy parents say it helped their kids be more open to trying new foods, and kept their toddlers engaged enough to sit through a whole meal.
Recommended age: 3 years and up
Dimensions: 10.08 x 9.8 x 1.26 inches
Material: BPA-free melamine
Parent review:
“Omg, I’m in love!!!!! My 4 year old son is a very picky eater and refuses almost everything we give him. Meal time is stressful and challenging, but tonight we use this spin plate and I was completely shocked and wanted to cry. He willingly on his own ate chicken, corn and green beans!!!!!!!! He ate EVERYTHING!!! This is huge for us, he was so excited to play that he forgot all about refusing food.”
A fun utensil set that'll encourage kids to "dig" right in
Constructive Eating Construction Utensils
If playing with his food is what gets your tot to eat, so be it. But you can make mealtimes a little less messy with a set of fun utensils dedicated to the cause. Your little one will love pushing his peas and carrots about with the forklift-shaped fork, front loader spoon and bulldozer pusher — and might even sneak a bite or two. Plus, the utensils are dishwasher- and microwave safe, and free of BPA, PVC and paint.
Recommended age: Not listed
Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 3 inches
Material: BPA–free plastic
Parent review:
“I bought these for my 3 year old who refuses to eat. I’m not sure how he is surviving on universe juice and dew, but I’ve been having the hardest time getting him to eat anything besides crackers or sweets. With these I was able to get him to eat. He mostly wants to play with them but it makes feeding negotiations easier.”
Special cookie cutters to replicate his favorite stuffed sandwich
HiYZ Sandwich Cutter and Sealer
If your little one lives on Uncrustables (like so many other toddlers!), save yourself some money and DIY them with this cute set. Each round cutter turns sandwiches into perfectly-seamed “uncrustables.” Not only does it repackage your toddler’s sandwich into an approachable, familiar shape, but it can also be used as a vehicle to slowly broaden his culinary horizons just by swapping out the sandwich fillings.
Recommended age: Not listed
Dimensions: 4.7 x 4.7 x 1.65 inches
Material: BPA-free plastic
Community reviews:
“I bought one of those sandwich cutters from amazon that makes the sealed sandwiches. They are great for my toddler that loves PB&J.” –xDesix
“My daughter doesn’t eat normal ones either but loves the uncrustables… I found sandwich cutters on Amazon that make your sandwiches like the uncrustable ones and seal the edges for whatever you want to put in them. I make a full loaf of pb&j at a time and freeze them.” –jantho1
Bread-sized cookie cutters to cut down on waste
Savoychef BWiched Sandwich Cutter Set
One of the quickest ways to get your tot to eat? Turn his food into fun shapes. But standard cookie cutters leave a lot of waste behind. Use these bread-sized alternatives — which come in fun shapes like butterflies, dogs and hearts — to cut down on scraps and get your child to eat more all at the same time. Plus, the set also comes with animal-shaped toothpicks and tiny produce cutters so every aspect of your little one's plate is inviting. (Just save these aspects of the kit for when kids are at least 4 years old to prevent choking.)
Recommended age: Not listed
Dimensions: 9.84 x 4.72 x 5.51 inches
Material: BPA-free plastic, stainless steel
Parent review:
“My 4 year old is the pickiest eater. I got smart one day and decided to get out my heat shaped cookie cutter and cut her sandwich m. She ate it all and asked for another one. The problem with cookie cutters is that I had so much wasted sandwich when I was done. I found this set and they are amazing! Minimal waste of the bread, clean and easy.”
A magical dinner set
Constructive Eating Garden Fairy Combo
Fully divided compartments and fun, shaped utensils? You’ll feel the magic of the enchanted garden when you realize how many bites your little one is shoveling into his mouth thanks to this dinner set. (And like the brand’s Construction Utensils mentioned earlier, the whole set is dishwasher- and microwave-safe.)
Recommended age: Not listed
Dimensions: N/A
Material: BPA-free materials
Product reviews:
“My daughter LOVES this set! Now she always wants to use the pusher for the peas (which she does not like to eat before).”
A bento-style box to ensure your child eats at daycare
Bentgo Kids Prints Lunch Box
If your child leaves his lunch untouched day after day, try this Bento-style box beloved by WTE parents. If the prospect of multiple food choices doesn’t lure him in, the fun colors and designs certainly will. Plus, the five separate compartments keep foods from “touching” — a must for many picky eaters. (And lucky you, the tray is microwave- and dishwasher-safe.) The fun box comes in over a dozen different patterns to suit his fancy, whether he’s into sharks, puppies or mermaids.
Recommended age: 3 to 7 years
Dimensions: 8.5 x 6.5 x 2 inches
Material: BPA-free plastic
Parent review:
“I was skeptical of all the hype around these lunch boxes, but they truly live up to it! We’ve already purchased another. The portion sizes are perfect for our toddler and we’ve noticed he’s eating more of his lunch than he was before! That’s saying something, as he’s very picky. I think he loves the autonomy he feels over being able to open the box on his own and feed himself. These are also great for reducing waste and dishes to clean! We no longer have to use multiple storage containers or plastic baggies. We just have to take the tray or and stick it in the dishwasher! Super easy. Not to mention, they’re really cute! If you’re on the fence, go ahead and buy the box. They truly are great quality!”
A cookbook to help you better feed picky eaters
"Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food" by Jessica Seinfeld
There are different schools of thought on the best way to introduce kids to healthy foods. But many parents swear by Jessica Seinfeld’s now-classic cookbook, Deceptively Delicious. She uses kid-friendly vessels like nuggets, cookies and ice pops to sneak in tons of vegetables without anyone tasting a difference. (She developed it using her kids, then aged 2-6 years, as taste testers!) With over 100 recipes to choose from, you’ll surely land on a few new staples to satisfy your picky eater.
Page count: 208
Dimensions: 8 x 9 inches
Community review:
“Hide the veggies! I bought this book about 10 yrs ago when my first son was 2 and he was starting to be picky!... it's an awesome cookbook! She has recipes that add veggies to all of the meals kids love! Adding carrots/squash to mac n cheese, adding zucchini/pumpkin to brownies, making pizza crust out of cauliflower/broccoli! I highly recommend” –MyHeartIsFull
A reliable blender to help you whip up kid-friendly foods
Ninja Professional Plus Blender with Auto-iQ
Many parents find that their picky toddlers are more receptive to purees, smoothies and soups than they are to whole foods. Instead of shelling out on pricey squeeze packs, invest in this WTE community-favorite blender to DIY those soft foods with ease. Blend up veggie purées to use in pasta sauces, combine fruits and veggies to make delicious smoothies, make ice cream out of frozen bananas…the kid-friendly options are endless.
Power: 1400 watts, 30-inch power cord
Dimensions: 6.75 x 9 x 17.5 inches
Community reviews:
“We have a full-size Ninja blender that we use for making our baby food and it does a great job pureeing the food.” –cmmay0931
A colorful introduction to chopsticks
Genuine Fred TOUCAN Munchtime Chopsticks
As your little one opens and closes the chopsticks in effort to pick up the food on his plate, the cute little toucan on the top opens and closes its mouth. Not only does it introduce him to chopsticks in a kid-friendly way, the set also makes mealtime a bit more fun. If toucans aren’t his thing, you can find these fun utensils in T-rex, llama and monkey shapes.
Recommended age: Not listed
Dimensions: 2.75 x 0.87 x 8.86 inches
Material: BPA-free plastic
Parent review:
“Kids love it! Use it when my picky eaters don’t want to try a new food.”
An interactive plate that transforms food into art
Genuine Fred MR. FOOD FACE Kids' Ceramic Dinner Plate
Kids will giggle their way through dinner — and hopefully take a couple of extra bites — as they use their food to complete the face on the plate staring back at them. (The plate is available in two skin tones, and in Mr. and Ms. forms.)
Recommended age: 3 years and up
Dimensions: 8.25 x 8.25 x 1 inches
Material: Ceramic
Parent review:
“My child is a picky eater so I decided to give this product a try after reading all the reviews from Amazon and different sources. I must say that this is a hit in our home and it's been used almost everyday.”
An easy-to-store option that'll have your child picking up all kinds of foods
GET FRESH Food Picks for Kids
When you quite literally can’t get your child to pick up anything on his plate, try these fun animal-inspired food picks. The plastic “utensils” are safe enough for little ones and are so much fun that your tot won’t be able to resist even their broccoli. Note: Use with parental supervision, and don’t give to toddlers younger than 4 who may accidentally choke.
Recommended age: Not listed (but use with supervision!)
Dimensions: Utensils are roughly 1.4-1.8 inches long
Material: BPA-free plastic
Parent review:
“Theses are great! I have a very picky eater and this makes food fun for him! He likes to count them, say their colors make their noises and asks for seconds.”
A spill-resistant plate with dividers
Miniware Healthy Meal Set
Even in the height of a mealtime meltdown, your little one won’t be able to send this plate flying — it suctions to the table or high chair tray without budging. It also comes with a removable divider with three sections, which can also be used as its own snack plate.
Recommended age: 6 months and up
Dimensions: Plate: 8.31 x 8.31 x 1.46 inches; divider: 8.66 x 5.71 x 0.98 inches
Material: Silicone, plant-based PLA
Community review:
“I finally found a plate that suctions 100%! I had practically given up and didn't even think it was going to work but it did! There's no way this plate is flying off our Tripp Trapp now ??” –sunnynatty
A clever way to display meals
Funwares NACHOsaurus Dip and Snack Dish Set
Though it may be designed to hold chips and dip, you can cut tortilla roll-ups, chicken tenders, veggies and other foods into bite-sized pieces and serve them in this dino-mite vessel. Your kid won’t be able to resist.
Recommended age: Not listed
Dimensions: 10 x 4 x 5.2 inches
Material: BPA-free plastic
Parent review:
“Bought this for our four year old grandson. Its too cute. He just loves using it for his chips and other snacks. Could be used for tacos or probably a hotdog as well. Very cute little item.”
An easy way to sneak in fruits and veggies
Zoku Dino Pop Molds
Stock this easy-release ice pop mold, and you won’t have to worry about whether your little one is getting enough fruits and veggies. Simply puree some nutrient-rich choices — like strawberries, spinach, and yogurt — then pour into the mold to make irresistible frozen treats in fun shapes.
Recommended age: 3 years and up
Dimensions: 9.5 x 5.7 x 3.15 inches
Capacity: About 1.1-1.6 fluid ounces per pop
Community review:
“I have this popsicle mold… the popsicles are really small so my daughter isn’t eating a big popsicle every time she wants one … I just blend up some frozen mango and a can of coconut milk and she loves that… super easy and healthy.” –OTmom27
A quick way to put a smile on their faces
Good Cooking Emoji Pancake Molds and Egg Rings
Heat- and scratch-resistant silicone molds make quick work of transforming foods like pancakes and eggs into fun, enticing mealtime options.
Recommended age: Not listed
Dimensions: 3 x 3 x 3 inches
Material: Silicone
Parent review:
“They are great! My kids were overjoyed eating their Emoji shaped pancakes!!!”
A safer way to involve kids in food prep
StarPack Kids Knife Set
If you have an older toddler, you can try to combat picky eating by letting him lend a hand in the kitchen. A little authority over meal prep will make him feel like eating peas was his idea. This three-piece serrated plastic knife set makes it possible to do just that. (Of course, only let your toddler use them when closely supervised, and store them out of his reach!)
Recommended age: 4 years and up
Dimensions: 11 x 2.7 x 1.4 inches
Material: Nylon, rubber
Parent review:
“My main goal in buying this set of knives was to get my kids motivated to cook and interact with food. They have certainly gotten my extreme picky eaters excited to cut fruits and veggies. They love their knives! We've cut zucchini, carrots, and apples.”
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